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Product Overview

The Glidden 1 gal. Latex PVA Drywall Interior Primer is designed for use under latex paints on concrete block, brick and new and previously painted drywall surfaces. The primer is designed to dry quickly to the proper hardness for easy sanding and can be applied with brushes and rollers for ease of use. It helps block stains for durability and can be cleaned up easily with water.

Suitable for interior and exterior applications

Can be used on concrete block, brick and new and previously painted drywall surfaces

Formulated for easy application with either a brush or a roller

Latex-based formula is designed to dry quickly

Provides coverage for areas up to 400 sq. ft.

Good stain resistance over cedar and redwood

Easy water cleanup for convenience

Not manufactured with materials containing lead or mercury

Actual paint colors may vary from on-screen and printer representations

Customer Questions & Answers

How long do you let Glidden PVA Drywall Primer dry before painting?

We sprayed our primer coat onto new drywall and let it dry for 2-3 hours before applying the top coat and got great results.

Answered by: LosRubios

Date published: 2015-11-04

is it waterproof

is it waterproof

Asked by: screen

Hey there. It depends on what you mean by Waterproof. When paint is applied, there is a curing time. Typically waterborne paint can take up to 30 days to fully cure and cross link. Due to this time, you would not want to clean the walls until it has been past that time. With that being said different products will have different wash ability and scrub ability. Typically, the lower the sheen the less amount of scrubbing and washing that paint can handle. The higher the sheen the more washable and scrub able. Satins and Semi-Glosses would be better for scrubbing and washing. Which is why they a typically used in Kitchens and Bathrooms. Flats and Eggshell paints will only be able to handle a certain degree of cleaning. Hope this helps!

Answered by: Glidden Product Expert

Date published: 2017-01-10

Is this tintable?

Asked by: Tyesha

No this product is not tintable.

Answered by: Glidden Product Expert

Date published: 2016-05-18

Good base for Satin finishes

Is this primer a good base for satin finishes or Semi gloss finish.

Asked by: Bob

Technically, yes. However, using a primer with a little more enamel in it will reduce flashing, and give a truer sheen. If you use the Gripper, you will be less likely to have problems and more likely to be satisfied with the finished product.

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of
5 by
andrew44 from
covers wellWorks well with coverage of new drywall. Helps paint stick well. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Date published: 2016-09-04

Rated 5 out of
5 by
HappyCustomer from
Love this stuffJust finished the second coat of primer on my new drywall. I used the green mold resistant drywall in our basement and this stuff covered all the green in one coat. I did read the reviews before purchasing and all I can say is that everyone who gave this a bad review either used the wrong kind of paint brushes and/or didn't put the paint on thick enough. I used a roller. My son had a different roller brush on his roller and it wasn't sticking to the wall at first, then I switched the brushes out and it worked perfectly. It did, however, take more than 2 hours to dry. It actually took two days (damp from rain all week; was in the basement), which was actually a blessing in disguise since we were recovering from the work on the first coat. I did a second coat only because I wanted to, not because I needed to. Great product. Great price.

Date published: 2017-08-09

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
4 Star ReviewRating provided by a verified purchaser

Date published: 2017-04-20

Rated 5 out of
5 by
EriksWife from
Smart choice. Can't beat the price for results!I read a few reviews online before buying primer for A TON of new drywall we needed to cover. I probably would've just bought the Behr primer because the brand has such a great reputation. However, reviews told me to steer clear & save my money because the less expensive Glidden worked best. They were right!! The Glidden was only about $34 for 5 GALLONS & the coverage was excellent. Let it dry completely before making any snap judgments... it looks kinda scary as its drying! LOL. But after only one coat, it looks great. I've never reviewed a product b4, but I figured I should pass along this great money-saving option. I highly recommend trying this one.

Date published: 2010-05-03

Rated 5 out of
5 by
BobBob from
Hides it allThe product was easy to spread and covered my drywall with one coat. But, I gave it a second coat to make it perfect. The price was right and it looked professional [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

Date published: 2016-09-02

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Austinstace from
PatienceGoes on smooth as butter but you will get scared when it starts to dry. I was headed to get a rag and bucket of water after about 5 minutes. When this product is drying, it develops a texture about midway through the process. Give it 30 minutes and it smooths back out. I used it over a partially skim coated wall to even out before painting. The wall turned out perfect.

Date published: 2011-02-19

Rated 5 out of
5 by
DuginMT from
Fine for the moneyUsed this today to prime OSB wallboard in my boy's 12' X 14' playhouse I am building. I used the Kilz latex primer recently and I could not tell the difference between this Glidden and the Kilz, and the Glidden was half the price. I used 1.5 gallons on about 500 SF. It dried fast. It does not completely cover by itself but when I put one heavy coat of latex paint over it it covered everything, including the printing on the OSB. It served its purpose well and I would highly recommend this product.

Date published: 2012-07-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
mechwizz from
great when used properlyFor all of those bad reviewers: use the right tool for the right job. This is one of the best new drywall primers on the market and has been for years and years. This product was meant to seal off new drywall and and textures, not cover stains and such. When this is used as a sealer it will stop the next coat of paint from soaking into the drywall or mud. I would suggest researching this product more in depth if you don't believe me.

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